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Yesterday 21:44
TEHRAN PAPERS
Sobh-e-No: Three against three
TEHRAN -In a note, Sobh-e-No analyzed the letter by the Foreign Ministers of Iran, Russia, and China to the UN Secretary-General and President of the UN Security Council and said: Iran, China, and Russia emphasized that as long as the effects of the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA are not addressed, there is no possibility of applying the dispute resolution mechanism against Iran.
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Yesterday 20:24
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Pezeshkian wraps up much-anticipated China trip
Talks with world leaders and the shifting global landscape dominate president’s visit
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrapped up a four-day visit to China on Wednesday, heading back to Tehran after attending a military parade in Beijing that marked 80 years since the end of World War II.
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2025/09/03
By Xavier Villar
Europe, Iran, and the loss of diplomatic autonomy
MADRID – In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, offered a blunt assessment of current tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and the role Europe has chosen to play in this context.
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Yesterday 20:15
After two years of regional inaction, Qalibaf calls on Muslim states stop Israel's Gaza genocide
TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Wednesday called on Muslim countries to unite in condemning Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and to take concrete action to halt the Zionist regime’s “killing machine.”
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Yesterday 20:13
Iranian lawmakers pledge full support for missile and defense industry expansion
TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has issued a statement reaffirming its strong support for the country’s missile and defense industries, calling for the full allocation of resources and funding to strengthen national defense capabilities.
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Yesterday 20:11
Parliament to back NPT withdrawal following snapback
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said Parliament will fully support any decision by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in response to the reactivation of the snapback sanctions mechanism.
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Yesterday 20:07
Iran urges Europe to adopt 'credible' stance on Israel
TEHRAN – Iran has called on European nations to adopt a “credible, responsible, and law-abiding” approach to international affairs if they wish to be seen as contributors to global peace. The demand was made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei in a social media post on Tuesday.
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Yesterday 17:11
Tax exemptions to encourage tourism investment in Iran's Free Zones
TEHRAN-- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts with the aim of developing the tourism industry, protecting cultural heritage, and strengthening handicrafts in free zones, based on which investors will be granted tax exemptions.
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Yesterday 17:11
Historical site identified in Alborz province
TEHRAN—Caretaker of Alborz Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department, Nader Zeinali, announced the discovery of a historical site in the village of Khosrowabad, Nazarabad county, on Wednesday.
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Yesterday 17:11
Iran-Uzbekistan tourist exchange, a successful model for regional cooperation
TEHRAN-- Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Yusufjon Usmanov called Iran a valuable cultural partner for his country and said that the exchange of religious and cultural tourists will not only strengthen relations between Iran and Uzbekistan, but will also be a successful model for regional cooperation.
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Yesterday 16:56
Indonesia to host Iranian media, influencers for 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties
TEHRAN — Indonesia will host a delegation of Iranian media representatives and social media influencers in Jakarta from Sept. 14 as part of events marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran said on Tuesday.
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Yesterday 16:02
Iraq seeks to benefit from Iranian academic capacities
TEHRAN – Haider Abd Dahed, the Iraqi deputy minister of higher education and scientific research, has said his country is interested in sending talented students to study in Iran's top state universities.
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Yesterday 15:43
Tehran, Beijing to implement joint programs in health sector
TEHRAN – Iran and China will implement joint programs in the pharmaceutical and medical fields under the 25-year agreement signed by the two countries, an official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.
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Yesterday 15:33
Knowledge-based companies to participate in UZMEDEXPO 2025
TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based firms will set up their pavilions at the 17th international exhibition of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, dentistry, and related services (UZMEDEXPO 2025), which is scheduled to be held in Tashkent from November 4 to 6, Mehr news agency reported.
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Yesterday 15:24
Iranian inventors clinch medals at IFIA 2025
TEHRAN – Iranian inventors have so far secured five gold medals and four silver medals at the fifth International Invention and Innovation Competition for the International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA) IVN Members.
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Yesterday 15:14
Iran highlights culture, art as pillars of peace at Bali’s CHANDI 2025
TEHRAN — Hojatollah Ayoubi, senior advisor to Iran’s cultural heritage minister and head of international affairs at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, joined the “CHANDI 2025” in Bali, calling culture and art strategic assets for peace and dialogue among nations.
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2025-09-02 21:56
TEHRAN PAPERS
Iran's diplomatic power after the war
TEHRAN - In a note, the Iran newspaper addressed President Masoud Pezeshkian's presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin and wrote: The presence of the Iranian president in the SCO summit is more important than others in many respects.
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2025-09-02 21:34
President calls for fair global order in interview with Chinese media
President Masoud Pezeshkian, during his visit to Beijing, highlighted Iran's ongoing struggle against biased international scrutiny. Speaking to China Central Television (CCTV), he underscored the unfair treatment Iran receives from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a reflection of larger double standards created by the West.
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2025-09-02 21:15
By Mona Hojat Ansari
The lion-dragon synergy
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in China on Monday for a four-day official visit, the longest by an Iranian leader to the country. The visit is expected to strengthen economic and security ties between the two nations, and potentially deliver key benefits for Iran.
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2025/09/02
By Xavier Villar
Iran and the SCO: A measured turn in Asian geopolitics
MADRID – The 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Tianjin, China, marks a significant moment for Iran and its regional strategy.
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2025-09-02 21:01
Iran denounces Arab states’ claim to Persian Gulf Islands, Arash gas field
TEHRAN – Iran has strongly reiterated its sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—its rights to the Arash gas field, and the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, responding to recent claims by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
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2025-09-02 20:58
By Fatemeh Kavand
How Europe is bullying Iran in the name of global peace
TEHRAN – The recent statement by the foreign ministers of the three European countries—Britain, France, and Germany—regarding the activation of the so-called “Snapback” mechanism against the Islamic Republic of Iran is yet another attempt to exert political and legal pressure on a country that has not only never initiated any war in its modern history but has also been the direct victim of aggressions and repeated violations of commitments by Western powers.
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2025-09-02 20:48
Iran is ready for talks, but US missile demands are obstructing progress, says Larijani
TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official said the path for dialogue with the United States remains open, but Washington’s refusal to engage seriously is preventing the parties from entering new talks.
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2025-09-02 19:24
By Lucia Hubinská
BRICS Summer School opens with calls for alternative narratives
JOHANNESBURG – The first day of the BRICS Summer School unfolded with a sense of urgency in the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. Scholars and young leaders from across the Global South gathered to discuss alternative narratives in international relations, the deepening of intra-BRICS cooperation, and the role of youth in shaping the future of this rapidly evolving bloc.
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2025-09-02 16:54
Ilam’s Chogha Golan, the oldest agricultural origin in West Asia
TEHRAN—Chogha Golan region in Mehran county, Ilam province, is the oldest cradle of agriculture across Iran and West Asia, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.
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2025-09-02 16:54
Damghan’s historic fortifications undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A new phase of restoration has been commenced on the historic walls and towers of Damghan, a city in Semnan province known for its ancient fortifications and cultural heritage, an official said on Sunday.
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2025-09-02 16:54
Iran attends Chandi Summit 2025 in Indonesia
TEHRAN— Hojjatollah Ayyubi, who heads the Tourism Ministry’s Center for International Affairs, arrived Bali on Monday to attend Chandi Summit 2025, which will take place from September 3-5, 2025, at the Bali Beach Convention.
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2025-09-02 16:53
Isfahan tourism festival begins with 90 events
TEHRAN— An enormous tourism festival in Isfahan has commenced to highlight the endless charms of the province, whose capital of the same name was the seat of power in the 17th century.
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2025-09-02 16:49
Dubai museum project to spotlight 20 Iranian entrepreneurs in first phase
TEHRAN – Iran will take center stage in the first phase of a new museum dedicated to international entrepreneurs being built in Dubai, with busts of 20 Iranian business leaders to be installed, the United Network of Business Entrepreneurs and Development Organization (UNBEDO) said.
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2025-09-02 16:40
Effort underway to safeguard Persepolis from ongoing erosion
TEHRAN – Iran is finalizing a comprehensive management and conservation plan for Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Fars province, amid growing concerns from experts about erosion of its ancient stone reliefs, the site’s director said.